The Effort to Identify Empirically Supported Psychological Treatments and Its Implications for Clinical Research, Practice, and Training: Commentary on Papers by Lester Luborsky and Hans H. Strupp

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 635-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidney J. Blatt
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Psychological Treatments ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
And Training

Empirically Supported Psychological Treatments: EMDR

2012 ◽  
pp. 448-462
Author(s):  
C. Richard Spates ◽  
Sophie Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanism Of Action ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Psychological Treatments ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Theoretical Mechanism ◽  
Effectiveness Trials ◽  
Empirical Foundation

In this chapter we review the empirical foundation for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reproessing Therapy (EMDR) for posttraumatic stress disorder. We present a brief description of the therapy, critically review recent primary and meta-analytic investigations concerning its efficacy and effectiveness, offer a summary of recent primary investigations that addressed the mechanism of action for EMDR, and based on this overall review, we suggest limitations with recommendations for future research. Recent empirical investigations of the efficacy of EMDR have improved along a number of important dimensions, and these along with the few completed effectiveness trials, position this therapy among evidence-based frontline interventions for PTSD. What is less thoroughly researched, and thus less well understood, are putative models of its theoretical mechanism of action. In addition to continuing specific improvements in research concerning efficacy and effectiveness, we recommend more and higher quality empirical studies of its mechanism of action.

scholarly journals Privacy of Clinical Research Subjects: An Integrative Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanna-Maria Nurmi ◽  
Mari Kangasniemi ◽  
Arja Halkoaho ◽  
Anna-Maija Pietilä
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Privacy Protection ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
Health Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Social Benefits ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Research Subjects

With changes in clinical research practice, the importance of a study-subject’s privacy and the confidentiality of their personal data is growing. However, the body of research is fragmented, and a synthesis of work in this area is lacking. Accordingly, an integrative review was performed, guided by Whittemore and Knafl’s work. Data from PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL searches from January 2012 to February 2017 were analyzed via the constant comparison method. From 16 empirical and theoretical studies, six topical aspects were identified: the evolving nature of health data in clinical research, sharing of health data, the challenges of anonymizing data, collaboration among stakeholders, the complexity of regulation, and ethics-related tension between social benefits and privacy. Study subjects’ privacy is an increasingly important ethics principle for clinical research, and privacy protection is rendered even more challenging by changing research practice.

scholarly journals Education and training of clinical and translational study investigators and research coordinators: A competency-based approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy A. Calvin-Naylor ◽  
Carolynn Thomas Jones ◽  
Michelle M. Wartak ◽  
Karen Blackwell ◽  
Jonathan M. Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Standardized Assessments ◽  
Translational Study ◽  
Clinical Research Coordinators ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Research Workforce ◽  
And Training ◽  
Research Professionals

IntroductionTraining for the clinical research workforce does not sufficiently prepare workers for today’s scientific complexity; deficiencies may be ameliorated with training. The Enhancing Clinical Research Professionals’ Training and Qualifications developed competency standards for principal investigators and clinical research coordinators.MethodsClinical and Translational Science Awards representatives refined competency statements. Working groups developed assessments, identified training, and highlighted gaps.ResultsForty-eight competency statements in 8 domains were developed.ConclusionsTraining is primarily investigator focused with few programs for clinical research coordinators. Lack of training is felt in new technologies and data management. There are no standardized assessments of competence.

Empirically Supported Psychological Treatments: Cognitive Processing Therapy

2012 ◽  
pp. 438-448
Author(s):  
Kathleen M. Chard ◽  
Jennifer Schuster Wachen ◽  
Patricia A. Resick
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Treatment Effectiveness ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cognitive Processing Therapy ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Psychological Treatments ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) has been recognized by the Institute of Medicine (2007) as one of the most effective treatments for PTSD. This chapter provides a brief overview of the CPT session content, the underlying mechanisms of the therapy, a review of the empirically based literature outlining the treatment effectiveness, limitations of the therapy, and areas of future research. In addition, the authors discuss the utility of the various versions of CPT, including cognitive only (CPT-C), group, individual, and combination. Further the research supporting the effectiveness of CPT for treating PTSD related to a variety of traumas, (e.g., combat, child abuse, and rape) and the significant impact CPT can have in areas of mental health related to PTSD (e.g., anger, guilt, social functioning) are described.

Vocational Psychology: Expanding the Vision and Enhancing the Impact

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Blustein ◽  
Saba Rasheed Ali ◽  
Lisa Y. Flores
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Psychology ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Contemporary Theory ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
International Collaborations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Theory Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

In this contribution, we provide a critical analysis of the current status of vocational psychology and present an expansive vision for the future. We begin with an overview of the importance of vocational psychology in the history of The Counseling Psychologist, followed by a critical review of contemporary theory, research, practice, and training. We aim to expand the traditional purview of career choice and development and broaden the impact of the field to meet the needs of all who work and who want to work. We propose a new mission for vocational psychology characterized by innovative theoretical advancements, renewed interdisciplinary and international collaborations, and the inclusion of macrolevel factors in research, practice, and policy. Lastly, we conclude with a vision of vocational psychology in 20 years, which optimally will be reflected in a broadened scope of mission, integrative theoretical frameworks, and an expanded training and policy agenda.

Connecticut Mental Health Center: Clinical, Research and Training Programs in the Addictions

2007 ◽  
pp. 21-49
Author(s):  
Richard Schottenfeld ◽  
Kathleen Carroll ◽  
Thomas Kosten ◽  
Stephanie O'Malley ◽  
Bruce Rounsaville ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Mental Health Center ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals 2069

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. 43-44
Author(s):  
Carlton Hornung ◽  
Carolyn Thomas Jones ◽  
Terri Hinkley ◽  
Vicki Ellingrod ◽  
Nancy Calvin-Naylor
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
Data Management ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Safety Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Development Ethics ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training ◽  
Research Professionals

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Clinical research in the 21st century will require a well-trained workforce to insure that research protocols yield valid and reliable results. Several organizations have developed lists of core competencies for clinical trial coordinators, administrators, monitors, data management/informaticians, regulatory affairs personnel, and others. While the Clinical Research Appraisal Inventory assesses the self-confidence of physician scientists to be clinical investigators, no such index exists to assess the competence of clinical research professionals who coordinate, monitor, and administer clinical trials. We developed the Competency Index for Clinical Research Professionals (CICRP) as a general index of competency (ie, GCPs) as well as sub-scales to assess competency in the specific domains of Medicines Development; Ethics and Participant Safety; Data Management; and Research Methods. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We analyzed data collected by the Joint Task Force on the Harmonization of Core Competencies from a survey of research professionals working in the United States and Canada. Respondents reported how competent they believed themselves to be on 51 clinical research core competencies. Factor analyzes identified 20 core competencies that defined a Competency Index for Clinical Research Professionals—General (CICRP-General, ie, GCPs) and 4 subindices that define specialized research functions: Medicines Development; Ethics and Participant Safety; Data Management; and Research Concepts. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Factor analysis identified 20 core competencies that defined a Competency Index for Clinical Research Professionals—General (CICRP-General, ie, GCPs) and 4 subindices that define specialized research functions: Medicines Development; Ethics and Participant Safety; Data Management; and Research Concepts. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: These indices can be used to gage an individual’s readiness to perform general as well as more advanced research functions; to assess the education and training needs of research workers; and to evaluate the impact of education and training programs on the competency of research coordinators, monitors, and other clinical research team members.

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